Who recognises the existence of a Palestinian state?

Palestinian demonstrators gather during a protest marking 'Land Day' at the seaport of Gaza City March 30, 2022. PHOTO | COURTESY

What you need to know:

  • Spain's left-wing Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has announced plans to soon recognise a Palestinian state, breaking with other Western powers which have long argued this should only come as part of a negotiated peace with Israel.